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What does hibiscus flower taste like?

Hibiscus flower has a tart cranberry-like flavor. It’s like a mix of berries with a lot of lime. Because of this tartness, it’s perfect to make refreshing ice tea for the summer.

One of the things I enjoy about this drink is the beautiful tropical color it has because it’s a vibrant deep purple-ish that is just so inviting!

Benefits of hibiscus tea

This is not only a delicious and refreshing drink, but it also has great properties for the body. If you want a more detailed explanation of the benefits, check out this article.

But the highlights are:

It is an antioxidant bomb

Helps lowering blood pressure

It’s good for your liver

Helps with weight loss

Helps with water retention

All these benefits are a plus, but if you add a lot of sugar you lose these extra healthy points. That’s why I add stevia to keep my benefits and still get a sweet touch in my drink.

Making hibicus concentrate

The best way to make a big batch of hibiscus is by making a concentrate that you can dilute later when needed. This way you can keep a small sealed jar that doesn’t take too much space in your fridge with liters of hibiscus ice tea ready to serve.

Here’s the ration for the hibiscus concentrate:

1 cup of dry hibiscus flower per 3 cups of water. You can double this recipe as much as you want to get more batches of hibiscus concentrate.

The procedure is also super simple. Just let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes and strain. Let it cool completely and then mix with water and ice to your liking.

I like my agua de jamaica really strong so I use 1 cup of concentrate per ½ liter of cold water + ice. But, you can adjust it to your preferences.